In this episode, Gill Hodgson and Carole Patilla share their experience of launching the Farewell Flowers Directory as part of their mission to change the world of funeral flowers, one arrangement at a time. One of their main aims is to help move the floristry industry away from its overreliance on plastic, encouraging the use of alternatives to floral foam (Oasis) and 'cellophane'. Their insights highlight how awareness and education around plastic use can drive meaningful change, and they provide many practical tips that consumers, florists and funeral directors can easily follow.  

Brought to you by the Natural Burial Alliance (NBA), the Dying to Go Green Podcast explores various elements of natural burial and green funeral practices, guiding and inspiring those who may like to consider this option for themselves or their loved ones.

As an alliance of natural burial and green funeral professionals, NBA members are united in the common purpose of promoting greener funeral practices across the UK. Our membership scheme focuses on education, continuing professional development, raising awareness of natural burial and encouraging greener funeral practices across the board. We also list UK natural burial grounds and green funeral suppliers on the Dying to Go Green directory to help with your eco funeral planning.

With thanks to Dead Good for the photograph and Dmitrii Kolesnikov for the background music used in this podcast.

Jacqueline Franklin is an award-winning florist and the founder of Hope and Glory Flower Company in Warwickshire. Jacqueline specialises in locally-grown, sustainable flowers, and in this podcast we speak to her about her approach to making the flowers chosen for a funeral more eco-friendly. We also look at some of the elements required for natural burial flowers, and the various impacts that floral foam and traditional funeral flowers can have on the planet.

Brought to you by the Natural Burial Alliance (NBA), the Dying to Go Green Podcast explores various elements of natural burial and green funeral practices, guiding and inspiring those who may like to consider this option for themselves or their loved ones.

As an alliance of natural burial and green funeral professionals, NBA members are united in the common purpose of promoting greener funeral practices across the UK. Our membership scheme focuses on education, continuing professional development, raising awareness of natural burial and encouraging greener funeral practices across the board. We also list UK natural burial grounds and green funeral suppliers on the Dying to Go Green directory to help with your eco funeral planning.

With thanks to Dead Good for the photograph and Dmitrii Kolesnikov for the background music used in this podcast.

In this podcast we look at the increased demand for low-budget funerals and direct cremations, speaking to celebrant Louise C. Smith about the variety of options available to those planning a funeral ceremony. We also look at the options and benefits of outdoor funerals and life celebration services for those who would like to be closer to nature when they die or say goodbye. 

Brought to you by the Natural Burial Alliance (NBA), the Dying to Go Green Podcast explores various elements of natural burial and green funeral practices, guiding and inspiring those who may like to consider this option for themselves or their loved ones.

As an alliance of natural burial and green funeral professionals, NBA members are united in the common purpose of promoting greener funeral practices across the UK. Our membership scheme focuses on education, continuing professional development, raising awareness of natural burial and encouraging greener funeral practices across the board. We also list UK natural burial grounds and green funeral suppliers on the Dying to Go Green directory to help with your eco funeral planning.

With thanks to Dead Good for the photograph and Dmitrii Kolesnikov for the background music used in this podcast.

Custodian of Pembrokeshire Natural Burials and funeral celebrant Sarah Wickham shares her experiences of natural burial and talks us through the many benefits of choosing this option. Sarah offers a helpful insight into how natural burial works and shares some wonderful stories that we hope will inspire your own funeral planning.

Brought to you by the Natural Burial Alliance (NBA), the Dying to Go Green Podcast explores various elements of natural burial and green funeral practices, guiding and inspiring those who may like to consider this option for themselves or their loved ones.

As an alliance of natural burial and green funeral professionals, NBA members are united in the common purpose of promoting greener funeral practices across the UK. Our membership scheme focuses on education, continuing professional development, raising awareness of natural burial and encouraging greener funeral practices across the board. We also list UK natural burial grounds and green funeral suppliers on the Dying to Go Green directory to help with your eco funeral planning.

With thanks to Dead Good for the photograph and Dmitrii Kolesnikov for the background music used in this podcast.

Custodian of Pembrokeshire Natural Burials and Independent Funeral Celebrant, Sarah Wickham, shares some of the unique and meaningful elements that can be incorporated into funeral ceremonies. With a focus on ceremonies held at natural burial grounds, Sarah offers a helpful insight into how the process works and the practicalities of conducting these ceremonies, as well as sharing some wonderful stories from her own experience that we hope will inspire your own funeral planning.

Brought to you by the Natural Burial Alliance (NBA), the Dying to Go Green Podcast explores various elements of natural burial and green funeral practices, guiding and inspiring those who may like to consider this option for themselves or their loved ones.

As an alliance of natural burial and green funeral professionals, NBA members are united in the common purpose of promoting greener funeral practices across the UK. Our membership scheme focuses on education, continuing professional development, raising awareness of natural burial and encouraging greener funeral practices across the board. We also list UK natural burial grounds and green funeral suppliers on the Dying to Go Green directory to help with your eco funeral planning.